stardust
noun/ˈstɑrdʌst/
Frequency rank: #10,998 most common English word
Meaning
tiny particles from stars; a magical or dreamy quality.
Example sentence
She felt like stardust was running through her veins as she stepped onto the stage for the first time.
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